I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 315

Chapter 315: Jia Nan, Princess of the Supreme Court of Heavenly Extinction, please send more warm things.

“Absolute Heavenly Extinction Royal Family?” Gu Changge inquired slowly. Simultaneously, his figure advanced, exuding a terrifying aura that seemed to blanket the sky and earth, stifling those around him. Even as he speculated about the other party’s identity, he remained unfazed. Gu Changge was more intrigued by whether a leader existed among this cohort of heavenly extinction creatures. Despite the formidable cultivation base of the man before him, he didn’t strike Gu Changge as a leader.

“Outsider, what’s your intention?” The man clad in purple-gold armor watched Gu Changge’s approach with trepidation. He summoned an aura of heavenly extinction, merging it into a spear imbued with quasi-supreme-level laws. The quasi-supreme power was undeniably formidable, yet Gu Changge remained unafraid. The other heavenly extinction creatures trailing behind him were considerably weaker, having only recently entered the Sacred Realm.

Boom! However, Gu Changge remained unperturbed and remarked casually, “Just right. I’m here to see your leader.” With a flick of his hand, a radiant light illuminated his palm. In an instant, a jet-black long knife materialized, condensed from various terrifying laws, poised to cleave with a peerless edge capable of rending the universe and heavens apart.

The countenances of those who disembarked from the black boat shifted abruptly, but they were too late to react. As the blade descended, they were severed at the waist, their beings obliterated without a trace. Even the purple-gold armored man in the quasi-supreme realm grimaced as his spear shattered, blood spurting forth as he was sent flying.

His astonishment was palpable; he had never encountered a human unafraid of the aura of heavenly extinction, let alone one who initiated an attack against them without hesitation. The man found himself gripped by doubt. Whom had he offended? He had merely probed their consciousness for investigation.

“At this juncture, you’re still hiding?” Gu Changge’s form blurred as he traversed the void, appearing beside the man. His black longsword bore supreme laws, and due to his detachment, Gu Changge required no time for comprehension. Hence, despite his cultivation was only in the Great Sacred Realm, his mastery of law perception and control far surpassed those of the quasi-supreme. Even the quasi-supreme individual before him failed to detect the void fluctuations revealed by Gu Changge.

Puff! The long black knife descended, its slash unstoppable as it pierced through, splattering light gray blood in its wake. Despite the grievous wound, the creature’s vitality remained robust, though it writhed in extreme fear and agony. The chaotic laws imbued within the black longsword made it difficult for its flesh to mend.

“What…” The creature’s expression contorted in terror as it regarded Gu Changge, eyes wide with horror as if beholding a demon. Its fear surpassed that of an ordinary cultivator encountering heavenly extinction creatures for the first time. Yet, Gu Changge paid it no mind.

“Aren’t you coming out yet?” Gu Changge demanded once more, exerting pressure with his hand as his aura surged. The sword aura intensified, threatening to rend the man before him asunder.

Witnessing the gruesome spectacle, the remaining heavenly extinction creatures were overcome with horror, paralyzed from head to toe, too terrified to advance.

“Emperor, save me…” The man in the purple-gold armor beseeched desperately in an obscure language, seeking aid from the boat behind him. His terror of Gu Changge was palpable; the inexplicable strength of this adversary defied all reason. Despite appearing injured upon arrival, his power was unfathomable and formidable.

“What a waste.” Accompanied by an emotionless, indifferent voice, fluctuations emanated once more from the black boat, even more terrifying than before, as if a colossal chunk of the sky crashed down, upheaving everything in its path.

Gu Changge arched an eyebrow. “Are you finally willing to show up?” The black sword in his hand shattered and was casually discarded.

Rolling up his sleeves, he extended his palm, shrouding the sky and sun, unleashing a deafening rumble that echoed through the space—every corner of the void brimmed with a formidable aura and laws. Terrifying visions emerged beneath his palm—mountains, rivers, celestial bodies—charting the evolution of the world.

Boom! The black boat quaked violently, some of its runes erased despite its absolute heavenly extinction status. “Humph!” With a disdainful snort, a gleam of knife light suddenly pierced the darkness, illuminating the scene with its brilliance akin to the birth of a new world.

A figure clad in a long black dress adorned with bells around her slender ankles materialized. She stood tall and graceful, her black hair cascading like waterfalls, her face porcelain pale yet exuding an air of indifference and nobility. Though slender, her strikes were fierce and unstoppable.

Confronting Gu Changge, she brandished a black divine sword with regal majesty, threatening to rend space itself. Their clash was awe-inspiring. Gu Changge’s attack effortlessly dispelled, its residual force unabated.

“Greetings, princess!” At the sight of the woman in the black dress, the surrounding heavenly extinction creatures immediately knelt, their expressions reverent.

Even amid the terrifying throes of war, they held her in immense respect, unfazed by the dire circumstances.

“What a bunch of rubbish,” the woman in the black dress remarked indifferently, her words sparse. The man in the purple and gold armor trembled in fear, refraining from further speech.

“The true Supreme, not your run-of-the-mill variety,” Gu Changge mused, his brow furrowing slightly. The weapon formed by the laws shattered instantly, unable to contend with his opponent’s might.

Nevertheless, Gu Changge remained unperturbed, swiftly evading backward with a flicker of his figure. Yet, the woman pursued relentlessly. Fortunately, the space within the rift was vast.

The woman in the black dress was at least at the fifth or sixth level of the Supreme Realm, her gaze aloof and lofty, akin to that of a deity overseeing all.

“Stop!” she commanded icily, employing supreme techniques to seal the sky and bind the earth, attempting to suppress Gu Changge. However, a crisp crack echoed suddenly.

A monstrous aura emanated from a magic halberd slashing from the front, shattering numerous barriers and causing the woman’s pupils to contract. Her divine sword clashed, emitting a dreadful cracking sound as it struggled against the formidable weapon.

It wasn’t that she lacked strength, but her opponent’s weapon exuded an overwhelming killing intent upon collision. The realization prompted a slight change in the woman’s complexion as she halted her offensive.

The young man before her may not possess a formidable cultivation base, yet he evoked fear and danger within her.

Observing the standoff, Gu Changge ceased his assault and spoke calmly. “Who are you? And why are you here?”

The woman in the black dress snorted, responding in common language, “I am the eldest daughter of the Heavenly Extinction Emperor. And you?”

“The eldest daughter of the Heavenly Extinction Emperor? So, you’re the eldest princess?” Gu Changge was taken aback but refrained from answering her inquiry. While the woman before him indeed wielded supreme power and was formidable after cultivating for countless years, she still didn’t command his full attention. What intrigued him more was her reason for departing the Heavenly Extinction Imperial Court and venturing into the outside world. Was it mere luck? Or did it involve the purple crown of luck?

“Who are you? You just utilized the divine power of reincarnation?” The woman in the black dress frowned, inquiring indifferently when Gu Changge remained silent.

“It doesn’t matter who I am,” Gu Changge replied evenly. “What I want to know is why you’re here.” He surmised that her purpose was likely connected to what he had gleaned from Yue Mingkong earlier. The timing seemed too coincidental. Soon, a plan was formulated in his mind. If the woman sought the successor of the Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation, wasn’t he the likely candidate? All these circumstances aligned too neatly, though the Ancient Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation might not acknowledge him as a descendant.

“Who the hell are you?” The woman in the black dress’s eyes grew even colder as Gu Changge evaded divulging his identity.

Despite her trepidation in the presence of the enigmatic Gu Changge, it didn’t compel her to cower. Her departure from the heavenly extinction court stemmed from personal obligations, and she aimed to avoid trouble in such surroundings. Thus, she sought to refrain from provoking such a formidable adversary if possible.

“How did you discern that I was employing the divine power of reincarnation just now?” Gu Changge didn’t offer a direct response, instead wearing a faintly peculiar expression. It was a deliberate move on his part, designed to gauge her reaction and confirm his suspicions.

“Divine Power of Reincarnation?” The woman in the black dress’s demeanor softened slightly at the mention. She scrutinized Gu Changge, attempting to discern his true form with her god-like, indifferent eyes. Yet, to her surprise, she couldn’t clearly perceive his visage. This tactic perplexed her, leading her to speculate whether Gu Changge possessed a secretive treasure capable of concealing his appearance and aura.

While the heavenly extinction Divine Court existed in a realm distinct from the outside world, its cultivation methods and divine powers mirrored those found beyond its borders. It was inconceivable for ordinary cultivators to venture into the realm of absolute heavenly extinction, much less exhibit such prodigious strength as Gu Changge displayed. Even her own inept younger brother, who had cultivated for numerous years, barely reached the quasi-supreme realm and would have faltered against a single blow, as evidenced by his swift defeat.

“What do you seek?” Gu Changge inquired nonchalantly.

“Are you the descendant of the Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation?” The woman in the black dress posed the question, her previously indifferent tone softening slightly. Yet, suspicion lingered in her heart. Her departure from the heavenly extinction Divine Court aimed to locate the successor of the Ancient Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation. The fortuitous encounter with someone capable of wielding the divine powers of reincarnation here seemed too coincidental.

But beyond the royal family of the heavenly extinction Divine Court, scarcely anyone knew her purpose for this journey, and Gu Changge shouldn’t have been expecting her arrival. Was it truly a coincidence? Or had she stumbled upon good fortune?

“Oh? So what if I am, and what if I am not?” Gu Changge queried calmly, his gaze holding a peculiar intensity. At that moment, he grasped the significance of the purple crown of luck. Though unaware of the relationship between the Ancient Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation and the heavenly extinction Divine Court, it was evident that the Emperor of absolute heavenly extinction sought him. If Ye Ling, the true successor of the ancient heavenly lord of reincarnation, were still alive and encountered the heavenly extinction Divine Court, negotiations might not proceed as smoothly. After all, despite Ye Ling’s prowess, he couldn’t contend with the eldest princess, let alone the quasi-supreme purple-gold armored man who previously confronted Gu Changge.

But Gu Changge possessed leverage. He could easily broker terms with the heavenly extinction Divine Court, even negotiating substantial compensation. Such an alliance would greatly bolster Gu Changge’s authority over the absolute heavenly extinction in the future. “So, this is the effect of the purple crown of luck,” he mused silently, his gaze shifting to the woman in the black dress as he contemplated how to capitalize on this opportunity.

The establishment of the heavenly extinction Imperial Court was intricately linked to the origin of heavenly extinction—a resource Gu Changge currently requires. Despite the woman’s evident wariness and reluctance to divulge information, Gu Changge remained unperturbed.

“It seems you are indeed the descendant of the Ancient Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation. Only his descendants possess the ability to wield the divine power of reincarnation,” Gu Changge remarked. “Rest assured. I harbor no ill intentions toward you.”

The woman in the black dress spoke again, her tone considerably softer. In a gesture of goodwill, she even dispelled her supreme power to demonstrate her sincerity.

Gu Changge arched an eyebrow at her words, a sly smile playing on his lips. “I did receive quite a bit of inheritance from the Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation. So, if you claim I’m his descendant, it does seem plausible.”

Though the woman in the black dress couldn’t discern Gu Changge’s intentions behind his statement, she understood that he was likely the individual she sought. This realization brought her a sense of relief; why he appeared in this location was not her concern.

“Princess!” “Queen…” The black boat surged forth from a distance, shrouded in gray fog, and swiftly approached. In an instant, the woman in the black dress and Gu Changge, who had just been locked in combat, vanished thousands of miles away.

Many of the heavenly extinction creatures, including the purple-gold armored man from earlier, remained perplexed. Why had the altercation between the two suddenly ceased?

“How about we make a deal?” the woman in the black dress proposed, paying no heed to those behind her.

Gu Changge responded directly, “What deal?”

“In truth, I left the heavenly extinction Divine Court this time to locate Your Excellency, the Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation, who left behind the Reincarnation Law…” The woman’s straightforward demeanor left no room for ambiguity; she divulged her purpose without preamble, unwilling to beat around the bush. If Gu Changge declined, she would have to resort to more assertive methods.

“You needn’t divulge these details; I’m not interested. I simply want to know the terms of your proposal,” Gu Changge interjected, cutting off her explanation. This unexpected interruption caught the woman off guard, revealing a hint of surprise at Gu Changge’s assertive demeanor.

Was Gu Changge overly confident in his abilities, or was he solely focused on his interests?

“My clan requires the assistance of the Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation to construct the reincarnation platform. Since the Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation has vanished, we are uncertain of his fate. Only Your Excellency can help us locate him,” the woman in the black dress explained. “As for the terms, so long as my heavenly extinction Imperial Court can meet your demands, we can accommodate them—even if it entails aiding you in the destruction of other Dao sects,” she added with a hint of pride in her voice.

“Casting the Reincarnation Platform?” Gu Changge grasped the gravity of the situation, realizing it involved the celestial secrets of the heavenly extinction Imperial Court. The woman wouldn’t disclose such information, but Gu Changge remained indifferent. His sole concern lay in the benefits the heavenly extinction Divine Court could offer him.

Destroying other Dao sects seemed audacious, but considering the unique nature of the Jue Yin Divine Court, they might indeed possess the capability to do so.

“No problem. I agree to the deal,” Gu Changge declared without hesitation. Traveling millions of miles for an opportunity like this, he yearned for even greater rewards.

“Agreed?” The woman in the black dress was momentarily surprised by Gu Changge’s swift acquiescence. Nonetheless, his agreement simplified matters significantly.

Subsequently, the two swore solemn oaths on their Dao Hearts—an oath regarded as the most formidable. Even the locals of absolute heavenly extinction harbored a fear of such oaths, and the woman in the black dress was no exception. With no ulterior motives, there existed no possibility of deceit.

Gu Changge undoubtedly pledged his commitment countless times to his Dao Heart.

Regarding the repercussions, Gu Changge concocted arbitrary consequences. The more severe, the better—after all, they held no significance to him.

Observing Gu Changge’s sincere demeanor, which didn’t appear feigned, and hearing the dire consequences of breaking his oath, the woman in the black dress shivered involuntarily. The chilling realization settled upon her, instilling a sense of gravity to their agreement.

Relieved by Gu Changge’s earnestness and impressed by his straightforward demeanor, the woman’s opinion of him improved. Such honesty and directness aligned well with her disposition.

“Shall we proceed with the transaction?” Gu Changge inquired, casting a glance her way.

The woman in the black dress nodded, uncertain of Gu Changge’s desires.

“My name is Jia Nan. May I inquire as to Your Excellency’s identity?” She volunteered her name, extending the courtesy of introducing herself.